Vinča incinerator project moves ahead but Belgrade still without waste separation system
The waste incineration plant under construction in Vinča will make Belgrade lag behind Serbia’s efforts to reach EU recycling targets, activists claimed and stressed the city doesn’t have a developed household waste separation system. Beo čista energija amended its environmental impact study to match new rules and improve pollution control. Suez and Itochu have been […]
EU presents guidelines on Green Agenda for Western Balkans
The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, envisaged by the European Green Deal, is expected to be endorsed by the Western Balkan leaders at a summit in Bulgarian capital Sofia in November, the European Commission has said. In the European Green Deal, a plan to make the EU climate neutral by 2050, the commission says […]
State Eco Fund supports environmental, renewables investments in Slovenia
Through its environmental fund, Slovenia renewed subsidy schemes for companies, entrepreneurs and local authorities that decide to spend on energy efficiency, renewables and measures to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Eco Fund – Eko sklad has issued three public calls for its programs for legal entities that wish to invest in lowering greenhouse gas […]
Romania counts on EUR 6.7 billion from EU for green energy projects
Developers of renewable energy, grid and just transition projects can file proposals in Romania by October 16, after which the government should forward them to relevant EU institutions. The government expects EUR 6.7 billion over the next ten years from the recently established Modernization Fund. The Ministry for Economy, Energy and Business Environment published a […]
GGF wins UN’s Principles for Responsible Investment award
This year’s winner of the UN-initiated Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) award in the “Real-world impact initiative of the year” is Green for Growth Fund (GGF), one of the first specialized vehicles to invest in renewables and energy efficiency. The Principles for Responsible Investment was founded in 2006 by the UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Since […]
National Bank of Greece raises EUR 500 million via green energy bonds
NBG sold green energy bonds worth EUR 500 million with the obligation to invest the funds in hydropower, wind parks and photovoltaic projects in Greece. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development revealed it invested EUR 50 million in a six-year senior preferred green debt issuance by the National Bank of Greece (NBG). The Greek […]
Albania, Kosovo* sign agreement to establish joint power exchange
Kosovo’s transmission system operator (TSO) KOSTT and its Albanian counterpart OST have signed the agreement on the establishment of the Albanian Power Exchange – ALPEX, formerly called APEX. The shareholder agreement for ALPEX was signed by Chief Executive Officer of KOSTT Ilir Shala, and Administrator of OST Skerdi Drenova. ALPEX, based in Tirana, will operate […]
Greece drafts law on sustainable urban mobility plans, micromobility
Municipalities in Greece will need to adopt sustainable urban mobility plans, according to a draft law, which is also aimed at regulating micromobility – scooters and other electric devices. Drivers should be able to conduct vehicle transfers and renew licenses via mobile applications. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport of Greece presented its draft law […]